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HUGE THANKS to @me1onmi1k for this commissioned piece of my Lachlan (Shepard) Berger with @happychica's John (Shepard) Smith in their ME/WWII crossover series, Romance & Resistance. The setting is Paris after they are reunited (during the German Occupation). Thank you so much! You did such a fabulous job of bringing our boys to life! They look AMAZING!
All's Fair - Chapter 4: Quoting the Morning
All's Fair
Part of the Mass Effect/WWII series, Romance & Resistance, a collaborative series of fics featuring @happychica's John (Shepard) Smith and my Lachlan (Shepard) Berger.
Chapter 4: Quoting the Morning
Excerpt:
Lachlan stirred as John combed his fingers through that hair, which teetered on the edge of being too long. Buried his nose against John’s chest before shifting to brush a kiss over his collarbone. Tugging playfully at the thin white cotton of his nightshirt as a horse might search for more oats.
The morning ritual complete, sky blue eyes peered up at John, framed by lashes as pale as his hair was vibrant. “Mornin’.”
“Morning,” John returned. His hand continued its path, undeterred by the happy hum as Lachlan moved so that he could rest his chin on a bare forearm, returning John’s lazy smile.
“I know that look,” Lachlan said, voice sleep soft. “What’s got you up and thinkin’ so early?”
“Just wondering if you love me,” John said. He smiled at the look of sudden wakefulness in that so recently relaxed face and threw his man a bone. “ For there are none of my uncle’s marks upon you. ”
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All's Fair: Chapter 3: Musical Review
Title: Musical Review
Characters: John (Shepard) Smith, Lachlan (Shepard) Berger
Excerpt:
“And you wouldn’t believe the tempo they want us to play it at! It sounds worse than a pair of cats. And as much as I used to give Iain trouble for his E string, even as a lad, he never sounded like -“
Setting the lid on the pot, John turned, snagging an arm around the waist of his enthusiastic music critic. “Lachlan.”
“And the audience won’t know.” Undeterred, Lachlan plowed ahead with his frustration. “They’re going to think we made a rot decision, and it’s just -“
“So rehearsal went well, then?”
Looking up from where he’d been fussing with the collar of John’s shirt, Lachlan paused. For a moment. “Rehearsal was grand.”
“And yet,” John said, looping his other arm around Lachlan to pull him close, “here you are: pacing a trench in our kitchen floor...”
From Romance & Resistance, a collaborative series of fics with @happychica's John (Shepard) Smith and my Lachlan (Shepard) Berger.
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The Extra Mile
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Summary:
Norman has it's fair share of tourists every year, but rarely do people move to the town to stay.
And yet, this year, there's a new tall, dark, handsome stranger every month.
Relationships: Kaidan Alenko/Male Shepard, Coats & Male Shepard, Coats/Abby Williams
Characters: Male Shepard, Kaidan Alenko, Tadhg Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Niamh Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Caleb Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Jacob Taylor, Illusive Man | Jack Harper, Kelly Chambers, Rahna, Harbinger, Samantha Traynor, Urdnot Bakara | Eve, Barla Von, EDI, Tali'Zorah nar Rayya, Conrad Verner, Sarah Williams, Ashley Williams, Abby Williams, Coats, Alec O'Connell (OC), Iain O'Connell (OC), James Vega
Tags: Mass Effect, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Hallmark AU, Established Relationship, Pre-Relationship, Comedy of Errors, New In Town, Meddling Kids, Milkshakes, Sibling Bonding
Excerpt:
Pursing her lips, Ash speared a noodle and held it out to her sister. A peace offering, even if there hadn’t been a fight. “Hey, chin up, buttercup.” As hoped, Abby frowned at the old nickname. “You never know - maybe…things are starting to change. Maybe this new friend of Caleb’s will be tall, dark, and handsome, too.”
“He’s got a heck of a track record. The pair of men who followed him to town are smartass redheads,” Abby reminded her.
“True,” Ash conceded, “but this is our fantasy.” Watching Abby stick to her rule about carbs at lunch, Ash popped the noodle into her own mouth. “So, what do we think Caleb’s friend looks like?”
Abby considered the question, the lines in her forehead smoothing out. “You know…I don’t need him to be tall. Taller than me, but who wants to stand on a box to kiss their man? Wouldn’t mind broad, though.” She grinned at the image. “I like a man with shoulders.”
Ash chuckled, but said nothing.
“And…short hair, I think.” Propping her chin on one fist, Abby shifted her gaze to the maybe-real flowers as she sketched out her maybe-real man. “That military style is pretty sexy.” She flicked a glance at Ash. “I’m going with decent moral standing and base intelligence as a given.”
“You don’t want to date Kevin?” Ash asked, reaching for her own iced tea.
“Service to your country is attractive,” Abby replied. “Community service because you’re a dumbass is not.” A pause. “Dark hair, to go with his eyes. ‘Eyes like the sea after a storm.’”
Ash’s lips twitched. “And does your Dread Pirate Roberts have a scar? A long-faded cut across his cheek, that he refuses to tell you where he got it from?”
“Yes, and don’t forget a nice voice.” Abby grinned so Ash knew it was coming. “Proper British, if you please. And kinda gravelly, like he’s growling when he talks.”
The next installment of The Town of Norman series!
All's Fair - update
(thanks to @nightmarestudio606 for assistance with the title card!)
Series: Romance & Resistance
Work: All's Fair
Summary: "All's fair in love and war..." Francis Edward Smedley
A collection of writing prompts and other drabbles that are part of the "Romance & Resistance" Mass Effect/WWII universe series featuring John Smith and Lachlan Berger.
Tags: Mass Effect/WWII Crossover, Crossover Fic, Alternate Universe, ShepShep, Writing Prompts, Drabbles, Fluff
Chapter 2: Something Sweet
Excerpt:
“It’s not as if I’m some kind of purist.” Lachlan waved a spoon around, gesturing to a judgemental audience that wasn’t listening. “I’m not one of those who thinks it has to be made with a sheep stomach or it’s technically some kind of pudding. I don’t really care what the container is.”
Prodding at produce on the counter, John turned to look at his energetic Scotsman. “Lachlan - really?”
Lachlan looked up, momentarily wounded. “I said I wasn’t -”
John gestured to the counter. “You bought more strawberries.”
“Aye, ‘course I did.” Bouncing to his feet, Lachlan beamed. “It’s berry season!”
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Update to the collaborative series project @happychica and I are working on together! Romance & Resistance features her John (Shepard) Smith and my Lachlan (Shepard) Berger.
This series is a side series to Something Wicked This Way Comes series (featuring Caleb Shepard and Kaidan Alenko) which is Mass Effect set during the Second World War. The two series will occasionally overlap events, but Romance & Resistance for the most part will have its own plot unique to John and Lachlan.
As Luck Would Have It (Mass Effect fanfiction)
Summary: What do a mini-Irish invasion, a murdered leprechaun, and an old flame have in common? Joker’s not amused by any of them.
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Fandom: Mass Effect
Rating: Teen and Up
Relationships: Male Shepard & Kaidan Alenko, Male Shepard & Abby Williams, Male Shepard/Kaidan Alenko, EDI/Jeff "Joker" Moreau, Steven Hackett/Karin Chakwas, Steve Cortez/James Vega, Jack|Subject Zero/Samantha Traynor
Characters: Caleb Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Tadhg Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Niamh Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Kaidan Alenko, Karin Chakwas, Steven Hackett, Samantha Traynor, Jeff "Joker" Moreau, John Shepard, EDI, Ashley Williams, Zaeed Massani, Steve Cortez, James Vega, Garrus Vakarian, Urdnot Bakara - Eve, Urdnot Grunt, Urdnot Wrex, Kasumi Goto, The Illusive Man - Jack Harper, Jacob Taylor, Kelly Chambers, Rahna, Brigit O'Halloran (OC), Jack|Subject Zero
Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Hallmark Movie AU, St. Patrick's Day, Past Relationship(s), Green Beer, bartending, Fluff and Angst, Humor, Shenanigans
Series: The Town of Norman
Chapter 1: Prologue
Excerpt:
“We were out of chocolate ice cream,” Stephen said. He looked over to where Zaeed was continuing the fight to resurrect his mysteriously broken bike. “Seemed like the sort of crisis that should be immediately solved.”
“Indeed,” Karin said. “Especially if the kids like ice cream.”
Stephen turned his attention back to her. “Something you need to tell me?”
Karin grinned at the implication, but shook her head. “No, my dear. We are too old for such a scare these days.” Stephen nodded solemnly, and she wondered again if he’d wanted the kids she’d told him she couldn’t have. “You remember my cousin, Brigit O’Halloran?”
“I remember the name.” Stephen had gone back to watching Zaeed. “Is she coming to visit?”
“Her son is. Caleb.” A sweet boy, the one time she’d met him. Barely more than an infant, blue eyes bright as he’d studied her in return. “He has two small children who are coming with.”
Stephen nodded. “A sudden interest in his extended family?”
“No.” Brigit had been vague, but her tone had been clear. “He needs somewhere to go. At least for a little while.”
Another nod. “Norman seems to be the place for that.” Stephen gave her a sideways look. “I don’t suppose he’s ex-military, too?”
“I have no idea.” Only a few years old, the boy had gone missing. Even buried in her school work, she’d made time to call home every few months. Kept her eye out for a small boy with those familiar blue eyes, just in case. Cried in Stephen’s arms for a child she barely knew, because the odds were, he’d never come home.
And then he had.
“I told Brigit they could stay here,” Karin said. “Until they find someplace they prefer.”
Stephen looked back at her, his own blue eyes grave. “They are welcome in our home as long as they have need.”
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What started as an offer to lend out my Irish Shepard, Caleb, for some St. Patrick's Day shenanigans has turned into a full blown collaborative effort with @happychica, and I couldn't be more delighted! Thank you, my friend, for allowing Caleb, Tadhg, and Niamh into your sandbox to play! This has turned into such an amazing adventure, and we've only just gotten started! And huge thanks to @screwyouflightlieutenant for the fabulous commercial breaks! (I love these soooooooooo much!)
As Luck Would Have It - (update) Day 6
Summary: What do a mini-Irish invasion, a murdered leprechaun, and an old flame have in common? Joker’s not amused by any of them.
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Fandom: Mass Effect
Rating: Teen and Up
Relationships: Male Shepard & Kaidan Alenko, Male Shepard & Abby Williams, Male Shepard/Kaidan Alenko, EDI/Jeff "Joker" Moreau, Steven Hackett/Karin Chakwas, Steve Cortez/James Vega, Jack|Subject Zero/Samantha Traynor
Characters: Caleb Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Tadhg Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Niamh Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Kaidan Alenko, Karin Chakwas, Steven Hackett, Samantha Traynor, Jeff "Joker" Moreau, John Shepard, EDI, Ashley Williams, Zaeed Massani, Steve Cortez, James Vega, Garrus Vakarian, Urdnot Bakara - Eve, Urdnot Grunt, Urdnot Wrex, Kasumi Goto, The Illusive Man - Jack Harper, Jacob Taylor, Kelly Chambers, Rahna, Brigit O'Halloran (OC), Jack|Subject Zero
Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Hallmark Movie AU, St. Patrick's Day, Past Relationship(s), Green Beer, bartending, Fluff and Angst, Humor, Shenanigans
Series: The Town of Norman
Chapter 17: Day 6
Excerpt:
“What’d’ya mean you’re closed?”
Without another word, James thumped a bucket on the diner counter. Its contents sloshed noisily, a tiny wave threatening to breach containment.
John peered over the rim, frowning at the expected contents. “It’s green.”
“Our dumbass ex-transportation expert flooded the town’s pipes with green food coloring,” James said. His voice had that not quite formal, not quite sing-song quality to it. “While the water seems to be fine, the inside of the pipes are stained green now, which means the perfectly drinkable water comes out green now. Which means!” James pointed at the ceiling in half-hearted emphasis. “It is a health and safety violation to so much as make somebody coffee here this morning.”
Seated on the stool next to him, Kaidan looked aghast. “You don’t have *coffee*?”
“A conspiracy from your husband to make you stop drinking the stuff,” Sam teased.
John shot her a disapproving look as Kaidan rounded on him. “It is no such thing.” He took one of Kaidan’s hands in both of his. “I love you,” he said, holding that upset, coffee deprived gaze. “I would never force you to give up your gross morning ritual.”
“Which I skipped,” Kaidan said, the roller coaster of emotions finally settling at wounded annoyance, “because we were coming to the diner and James makes the best coffee in town.”
“I do,” James agreed, puffing a little with pride, “but not today, medico.”
With a groan, Kaidan folded his arms on the countertop and dropped his head onto them. “John.”
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What started as an offer to lend out my Irish Shepard, Caleb, for some St. Patrick's Day shenanigans has turned into a full blown collaborative effort with @happychica, and I couldn't be more delighted! Thank you, my friend, for allowing Caleb, Tadhg, and Niamh into your sandbox to play! This has turned into such an amazing adventure, and we've only just gotten started! And huge thanks to @screwyouflightlieutenant for the fabulous commercial breaks! (I love these soooooooooo much!)
As Luck Would Have It (update!) - Day 4 - Morning
Summary: What do a mini-Irish invasion, a murdered leprechaun, and an old flame have in common? Joker’s not amused by any of them.
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Fandom: Mass Effect
Rating: Teen and Up
Relationships: Male Shepard & Kaidan Alenko, Male Shepard & Abby Williams, Male Shepard/Kaidan Alenko, EDI/Jeff "Joker" Moreau, Steven Hackett/Karin Chakwas, Steve Cortez/James Vega, Jack|Subject Zero/Samantha Traynor
Characters: Caleb Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Tadhg Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Niamh Shepard (O'Connell - OC), Kaidan Alenko, Karin Chakwas, Steven Hackett, Samantha Traynor, Jeff "Joker" Moreau, John Shepard, EDI, Ashley Williams, Zaeed Massani, Steve Cortez, James Vega, Garrus Vakarian, Urdnot Bakara - Eve, Urdnot Grunt, Urdnot Wrex, Kasumi Goto, The Illusive Man - Jack Harper, Jacob Taylor, Kelly Chambers, Rahna, Brigit O'Halloran (OC), Jack|Subject Zero
Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Hallmark Movie AU, St. Patrick's Day, Past Relationship(s), Green Beer, bartending, Fluff and Angst, Humor, Shenanigans
Series: The Town of Norman
Chapter 9: Day 4 - Morning
Excerpt:
Caleb chuckled as he finished his tea. “Aye, good to go whenever you are,” he agreed. He settled his bill with Sam and followed Ashley out to her car. “You said something about the brewery in your message last night?”
Her cheeks darkened a little but she nodded. “Sorry about that. It was the only way I could think of to reach you on short notice.”
“Nothing to apologize for,” he replied, smiling at the memory of the gentle teasing at the hands of Stephen and Karin.
“I figure most of the stuff we can get either at the grocery store here or the liquor store nearby, but Arcturus Ale is a local favorite, so I thought we might head up to the brewery to get it fresh from the keg, so to speak.”
“That works for me, darlin’,” he replied with a grin as he slid into the passenger seat. She flashed him a quick, startled look as she took the driver’s side. “Tá brón orm,” he murmured quickly. “D’you not like that?”
She blinked a time or two before responding. “I didn’t say that, I just… wasn’t expecting it.” Her smile returned as she started the vehicle. “Then again, you are Irish. I suppose it’s a character flaw or something.”
Character flaw…! He laughed as he fastened his seatbelt and turned to face her. “I see someone woke up bright and sassy this mornin’. I’d best be on my toes today!”
Pulling out into the non-existent traffic, she headed out of town to the north. “Are all Irishmen as charming as you?”
One brow arched playfully. “I suppose that all depends. Is this another of your character flaws?”
“Maaaaaaybe? Or, I could just be trying to get to know Norman’s most recent guest.” She shrugged. “You never know.”
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